Tony O’Connor
Mr. Justice Tony O’Connor is a judge in the High Court who oversaw the recent settlement case involving the family of Michael McGowan against Mercy University Hospital, where he noted the settlement without an admission of liability.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Tony O’Connor is overseeing the civil action brought by Callinan against the Garda Commissioner.
Retired garda doesn’t deny injuring woman in station as he can’t recall incident, court hears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-07
Mr Justice Tony O’Connor presided over the defamation case involving Martin Lanigan and Shane Ross.
Husband of Sinn Féin leader settles defamation case against Shane Ross following apology – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Mr Justice Tony O’Connor made the orders as sought in the case.
Farmer who alleged gardaí Tasered him settles High Court action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Mr Justice Tony O’Connor presided over the defamation case involving Denis O’Brien and the solicitors.
Denis O’Brien was a dominant player in Irish media world when defamatory statement released – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Tony O’Connor is the judge presiding over the defamation trial involving Denis O’Brien and James Morrissey.
Denis O’Brien spokesman stands over ‘every word’ of allegedly defamatory statement, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Tony O’Connor is the judge presiding over the defamation case.
Defamation action taken against Denis O’Brien by two solicitors opens at High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Mr Justice Tony O’Connor awarded €130,000 in damages to Vera Lynch.
High Court awards €130,000 to mother of man who died after being hit by car in Tallaght – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Mr Justice Tony O’Connor provided a report on the Irish Military Intelligence Service's operations and surveillance powers.
Judge’s report provides rare insight into secretive Irish military intelligence unit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
Mr Justice Tony O’Connor ruled that the hotel was in breach of its duty of care to Ms Kirby.
Woman awarded €72,000 over fall on wet hotel floor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Mr Justice Tony O’Connor presided over the case regarding the family's settlement against the hospital.
Family settle High Court action against hospital over death of father during pandemic – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
